It's the final week before Christmas. Why not spend half a day giving your main rooms – the kitchen, bathroom and main floor – a really good clean. The cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID suggest you always clean from top to bottom and left to right. Here are their other cleaning tips.

KITCHEN

Dust any cobwebs in the ceiling corners.

Clean, dry and shine appliance surfaces, range and hood including the microwave.

Use a degreaser product to wash countertops.

Damp wipe cupboard fronts, tables and chairs.

Do a sweep of cupboards and the fridge for old food – check for spoilage and expiration dates and get rid of it in the compost bin, recycling box and garbage. Wipe shelves and other surfaces as you go.

Clean windows and other glass surfaces.

Empty the garbage. Wipe garbage can and compost container.

Sweep and wash the floor.

Launder kitchen dishcloths and towels.

BATHROOM

Clean shelves, fixtures and items on the vanity.

Damp wipe cabinet fronts.

Clean the shower, tub and sink inside and out.

Clean, dry and shine mirrors, chrome and tile.

Wash windows and tracks.

Scrub the toilet including the bowl, seat, lid, tank and base.

Empty the garbage.

Sweep or vacuum and wash the floor.

LIVING ROOM / FAMILY ROOM / DINING ROOM

Dust the ceiling and corners with an extendable static duster.

Dust behind doors and under tables and other furniture.

Dust and clean all surfaces.

With a damp cloth, clean surfaces including windowsills and frames, doors and switch plates.

A clean house has never been so simple!

The MOLLY MAID Cleaning Handbook is full of easy cleaning methods, tips and advice. Cleaning can be fast and simple; from tackling the clutter to scrubbing the bathtub, the cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID will be with you every step of the way. With a system as efficient as MOLLY MAID, you’ll have plenty of time left over to enjoy your sparkling home.